The Mercury Cougar began in 1967 as a second FOMOCO entry in the new “pony car” market. It was an upscale version of the Ford Mustang, but its direction would change in the 1970s. Years later, the seventh generation… more»
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Ready To Rise: 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix
In its later years, the Dodge Dart was a poster child for basic, economical transportation, serving that role capably until production ended in 1976. While the Dart was usually dubbed a compact, it didn’t start out that way, as… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible
Some classics leave you pondering what path to follow once the vehicle in question is safely parked in your garage. This 1960 Continental Mark V Convertible is no different. This recent barn find could be a prime restoration candidate…. more»
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Indy 500 Pace Car: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The Oldsmobile Delta 88 was chosen to pace the field at the 1977 Indianapolis 500. As was typical GM practice, dealers produced a batch of replicas for sale. This silver-and-black beauty is one of 2,401 replicas built and was… more»
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Solid V8 Driver: 1961 Studebaker Hawk
Some cars feature fairly generic styling that blends into the scenery like an automotive chameleon. No such criticism could be leveled at this 1961 Studebaker Hawk. Its distinctive fins and side profile are instantly recognizable, so you won’t mistake… more»
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1 Of 7 Convertibles: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
The Cordoba was Chrysler’s personal luxury car, built from 1975 to 1983. It was heavily marketed and sold well at a time when Chrysler struggled to stay afloat. In 1977, Chrysler apparently decided to experiment with a Cordoba convertible… more»
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Coach-Built Rarity: 1955 Cadillac Flower Car
Though funerals aren’t high on my list of subjects I enjoy thinking about, it is easy to understand how many mourners would find comfort in a flower car displaying beautiful bouquets as part of a final send-off. That was… more»
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Swivel Seats: 1974 Hurst/Olds W-25 Pace Car
Nine times between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for a special edition muscle car. In 1974, it was the Cutlass S that had the honors and 1,800 were produced. 380 copies had a 455 cubic inch… more»
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52k Original Miles: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Many people view the First Generation Mustang as Lee Iacocca’s enduring legacy from his time at Ford, and that is a legitimate call. However, I have always believed the Lincoln Continental Mark III is worthy of that title. It… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1972 Ford Galaxie 500
This Ford Galaxie 500 appears to have caused slight confusion. The seller lists it as a 1972 model, but the visual evidence suggests it rolled off the line in 1973. That said, it presents nicely, courtesy of its fresh… more»
BF Classified: D-Code 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s original two-seat Thunderbird enjoyed a brief three-year production run, and many enthusiasts consider the 1957 model the most attractive and refined of the group. This example adds the desirable D-code 312 V8, an automatic transmission, and recent restoration… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
If you scroll through the Barn Finds archives, you’ll find that the Studebaker Avanti (and later Avanti II) is quite popular with our readers. It was a car that offered so much potential but never took off because of… more»
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454 V8 Driver: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo debuted in 1970 as Chevrolet’s first entry into the personal luxury car market. It was based on the similar Pontiac Grand Prix but had the Chevy family look of the Chevelle Malibu. The second generation (1973-77)… more»
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Not a Clone: 1958 Plymouth Fury
John Carpenter proved during the production of his 1983 movie, Christine, that cloning a 1958 Plymouth Fury is a piece of cake. He was forced to do so because the low production numbers meant genuine examples were scarce. The… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
When you look at this beautiful 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible, it is hard to believe that almost sixteen years have passed since the company that created it ceased to exist. With no signs of a revival, preserving classics like… more»
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Indy Pace Car Replica: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
By the time the 8th generation of the Oldsmobile 88 arrived in 1977, the moniker was mostly serving as a fairly plush family car, especially in its sedan form. However, this was the good old days when automakers also… more»
